Friday, March 21, 2014

Cranberry Spinach Salad

1 tbsp. margarine
¾ cup almonds, blanched and slivered
1 lbs. spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
1 cup dried cranberries
2 tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
1 tbsp. poppy seeds
½ cup sugar
2 tsp. minced onion
¼ tsp. paprika
¼ cup white wine vinegar
¼ cup cider vinegar
½ cup vegetable oil

In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook and stir in almonds in butter until lightly toasted. Remove from heat, and let cool.
In a large bowl, combine the spinach with the toasted almonds and cranberries.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, onion, paprika, white wine vinegar, cider vinegar, and vegetable oil.  Toss with spinach just before serving.

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